Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its halogenated pyridine structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates. Also employed in research settings for the preparation of antitumor and antimicrobial agents due to its ability to modulate biological activity when incorporated into larger molecular frameworks.